ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023

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A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for an adolescent who is newly admitted for an overdose of prescription pain medication. The client has prescriptions for an anxiolytic and an SSRI antidepressant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?

A. Restrict interactions with other clients B. Document the client’s behavior every 2 hr C. Implement 24-hr one-to-one nursing observation D. Administer prescribed medication via the IM route

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 24-hour observation ensures safety post-overdose. A is unnecessary, B is insufficient, and D is unrelated to precaution.

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